HTC Vive HTC has a new CEOEngadget - Steve DentYves Maitre is a former executive from telecom giant Orange. HTC announced that it has appointed a former executive from telecom giant Orange, Yves Maitre, as its new CEO. The company said that current
Microphones Blue's Yeti X microphone comes with everything you need to sound like a proEngadget - Billy SteeleBlue's microphones have been a popular choice for podcasters and live streamers for years, mostly due to their plug-and-play ease of use. Now the company is aiming to make things even easier with its USB
Uber Uber will restrict NYC drivers' access to app due to new regulationsEngadget - Mariella MoonUber drivers in NYC may find themselves unable to access the app during lull periods. According to Reuters, the ridesharing giant will start locking drivers out of its app at times and in areas with low
MIT Media Lab GNU founder Richard Stallman resigns from MIT, Free Software FoundationEngadget - Richard LawlerCalls to fire Stallman grew after his comments about victims of Jeffrey Epstein. After reports revealed the lengths undertaken by some at MIT to accept donations from convicted sex offender and sex trafficker
Google Pixel FCC approves first commercial use of 3.5GHz bandEngadget - Amrita KhalidA group of five administrators will begin initial commercial deployment. A new band of spectrum will soon be freed up for everything from your smartphone to iOT devices. The FCC today gave approval to
Play buttonNetflix What's on TV: 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'Engadget - Richard LawlerAlso: Bill Gates, 'Black Jesus,' 'Disenchantment,' 'Killjoys' and Lilly Singh. This week Netflix premieres its three-part docuseries about the founder of Microsoft. Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill uses
Technology Russia reportedly breached encrypted FBI comms in 2010Engadget - Jon FingasWhen the Obama administration kicked out Russian operatives and seized compounds, it might have been for more than their meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Unnamed officials talking to Yahoo say
Elon Musk Elon Musk insists 'pedo guy' tweet wasn’t serious accusationEngadget - Amrita KhalidTesla CEO Elon Musk doesn't believe his use of the term of "pedo guy" was an actual accusation of pedophilia. Lawyers for Musk in a court filing today argued that the missive, which Musk directed at a
California California bill may fill data gaps in the criminal justice systemEngadget - Jon FingasIt could spare innocent people from doing time behind bars. Inconsistent data isn't just a headache in the criminal justice system -- it could make the difference between someone going free or serving
SNES Nintendo's SNES-style Switch controllers are now availableEngadget - Jon FingasBeen pining for Nintendo's SNES-styled Switch controller ever since it was announced alongside the arrival of SNES games on the platform? You now have the chance to get them. Nintendo has started taking
Mazda Mazda will show off its first EV at the Tokyo Motor ShowEngadget - Amrita KhalidThe automaker will debut its first EV at the show in October. Mazda is following through with its promise to introduce an EV. The Japanese automaker plans to unveil a full-electric vehicle next month the
China Telecom US Senators ask the FCC to review licenses with China-owned telecomsEngadget - Christine FisherSenators Schumer and Cotton fear the networks could pose a national security risk. Two US Senators want the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review whether two Chinese state-owned telecoms should
Verizon Verizon could carry OnePlus phones beginning in 2020Engadget - Christine FisherIt would be the third US carrier to sell OnePlus smartphones. Verizon may soon carry OnePlus phones. According to Android Police, sources say Verizon and the Chinese manufacturer signed a deal and that
Play buttonPokémon Pokémon’s New York-inspired monsters join 'Pokémon Go' todayEngadget - Igor BonifacicStarting today, September 16th, Pokémon Go players can begin collecting Pokémon from the series' fifth generation of games. As with any of the other Pokémon you could collect previously, you'll be able
JPMorgan Chase Alleged JPMorgan hacker set to plead guiltyEngadget - Kris HoltAndrei Tyurin has reportedly been negotiating a plea deal with US authorities. Andrei Tyurin, one of the key suspects in the huge JPMorgan Chase hack in 2014, is set to plead guilty, according to a court
Media Companies FCC approves Nexstar’s $6.4 billion acquisition of Tribune MediaEngadget - Christine FisherAs part of the deal, Nexstar will sell 21 of its channels. The long, drawn out saga over Tribune Media Company's fate could soon come to an end. Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved
Apple Arcade Apple Arcade is available early for some iOS 13 beta usersEngadget - Kris HoltApple Arcade won't officially arrive until this Thursday, but some folks are reporting on Twitter they already have access to it. As confirmed by Engadget, people who are using the iOS 13 beta on iPhone
Snapchat Snapchat releases political ad spending data ahead of 2020 electionEngadget - Amrita KhalidSnapchat joins other social media giants in ramping up transparency efforts ahead of the 2020 US presidential election. The company has released a library of all the political and issue-based ad campaigns
Logitech Logitech's newest lag-free gaming mouse is loaded with thumb buttonsEngadget - Jon FingasThe G604 Lightspeed is a callback to a years-old ancestor. If you thought Logitech's G603 Lightspeed was light on thumb controls compared to its G602 predecessor, you can relax -- you'll be drowning in
Search Amazon's search could push customers toward in-house productsEngadget - Christine FisherA change made to Amazon’s search algorithm could raise antitrust concerns. Amazon reportedly tweaked its product-search algorithm to favor products that are more profitable to the company. People who on
Play buttonTokyo 2020 'Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games' will feature three 'Dream Events'Engadget - Amrita KhalidThe Mario and Sonic series will feature three new "Dream Events" in its upcoming 2020 Tokyo edition. Nintendo offered a glimpse today at the three events in a trailer for the game, which will be released
Jerry Seinfeld 'Seinfeld' is moving to Netflix in 2021Engadget - Kris HoltWith the likes of Disney+, HBO Max and NBCUniversal yanking shows and movies from Netflix for their own streaming services, there's a good reason why the latter has been investing so heavily in originals
Amazon Amazon Prime Video is coming to Optimum set-top boxesEngadget - Jon FingasBelieve it or not, Prime Video still has some devices left to conquer. Altice has unveiled plans to bring Amazon's service to Optimum and Suddenlink subscribers using the Altice One platform. It'll be
Google Google's Pixel 4 event takes place October 15thEngadget - Jon FingasAfter a cornucopia of leaks, Google is finally ready to show what the Pixel 4 is all about. The internet giant has sent out invitations to see "a few new things Made by Google" at an October 15th event
Apple Arcade Apple Arcade's best selling point: Games you'll actually want to playEngadget - Devindra HardawarA strong selection of exclusives makes the service a no-brainer for Apple owners. Despite being just $5, Apple Arcade still seems like a tough sell for some gamers, who are already bombarded with other
Dragon Quest Classic Dragon Quest games come to Nintendo SwitchEngadget - Marc DeAngelisThe first three games in the series will be available on September 27th. Dragon Quest became the prototypical JRPG when it launched on the Nintendo Famicom in 1986. Its first two sequels formed the Erdrick
HTC HTC will preload a Bitcoin Cash wallet on its blockchain phoneEngadget - Igor BonifacicA new partnership means you'll also get a discount on the company's phones when you pay with Bitcoin Cash. If a second blockchain phone didn't make things clear, HTC is still as serious as ever about crypto-phones
Security LastPass patched a bug that could have exposed your passwordsEngadget - Christine FisherYou’ll want to make sure you’re running the latest version. If you use LastPass to manage your passwords, now would be a good time to make sure you're running the latest version, 44.33.0. As Gizmodo reports,
Facebook Live Facebook Live is now available in the Lite appEngadget - Mariella MoonThe social network has introduced a big list of Live and Watch Party features. Facebook Live is now available in the social network's Lite app, giving creators a way to reach new audiences that don't access
Kindle Fire HD Amazon's Fire tablets and Kindles are on sale for Prime membersEngadget - Jon FingasAmazon's next big hardware event is just days away, and it appears the tech giant is using that as an opportunity to provide hefty discounts for Fire tablet and Kindle models for Prime subscribers. Most
